Grey Cotton Etamine Fabric for Blinds from China
Unbleached etamine (gauze-like) cotton fabric, yarn number 78, 87% cotton, 105 g/m², 255 cm width. Classifies in HTS 5208.19.80.90 as other unbleached high-number cotton wovens. Used for roller blinds and veils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Gauze weaves may border 5208.16; provide weave diagrams confirming 'other' status
• Monitor for bleaching agents residue; even slight processing shifts to 5208.2x headings
• Use ISF filings early for wide fabrics; dimensional stability tests prevent weight disputes